Did you know that national grilled cheese day is April 12th?  If you love eating all types of grilled cheese sandwiches, now is the time to plan a family vacation for that day. This way you can try new types of grilled cheese sandwiches in destinations around the world. These sandwiches are prepared differently around the world. Another fun fact is grilled cheese was originally known as toasted cheese or melted cheese. It’s quite funny how the name of the sandwich has changed over the years. Today, I am sharing different grilled cheese options from many destinations. You can use this information to determine where you want to spend national grilled cheese day with your family!

National Grilled Cheese Day: Celebrate with a Family Vacation

Australia – Vegemite with Cheese

The locals eat a lot of vegemite in Australia. The dark spread is made from yeast extract. While it may not appeal to you, they put it on everything. Including their grilled cheese sandwiches.

Vacationing in Australia for national grilled cheese day? Use my travel guide if you decide to venture over to New Zealand to create a few memories! 

Venezuela – Arepa de Queso – A Unique Destination to Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day

Down in Venezuela, they use cornbread on the outside of their grilled cheese sandwiches. They then fill that bread with shredded cheese.

Italy – Panini

Italy is famous for its paninis. But it is the Caprese panini that closely resembles our grilled cheese sandwiches. The locals place thick slices of mozzarella on the bread. They then add tomatoes and basil. Another slice of bread is placed on top. The sandwich is put into a panini press to cook until the cheese is melted.

England – Cheese Toastie – A Fancy Destination for Celebrating National Grilled Cheese Day

The cheese toasties in England are very similar to our grilled cheese sandwiches. But they put butter on the inside of the bread too.

Check out this 6-day itinerary to see if it will pique your family’s interest for your next vacation. 

France – Croque Monsieur

The French always go all out when it comes to their food. So, it is not shocking that their grilled cheese uses ham and Gruyere. The locals add bechamel sauce and more Gruyere on top before serving.

Consider visiting these fairytale villages during your family vacation in France. 

Mexico – Quesadilla

The Mexicans use tortillas as their bread. They place shredded cheese between two tortillas. They then warm the tortillas until the cheese is melted. While they eat plain cheese quesadillas, most of the time, they add different types of meat, beans, and even peppers to give them more flavor.

Wales – Welsh Rarebit

Welsh Rarebit is made with one slice of bread. The locals place cheese sauce on the bread before broiling it until toasty and slightly brown.

On National Grilled Cheese Day, try making one of these other versions of grilled cheese. Let me know below if you find a new favorite. Or if you make grilled cheese sandwiches different from all the options I mentioned above!

One of my favorite types for national grilled cheese day is:

Grilled Cheese with Tomatoes and Bacon

INGREDIENTS

2 large heirloom tomatoes sliced thick
Sea salt (such as Maldon)
12 oz. bacon
8 slices thick-cut bread
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 lb. sliced Gruyère cheese
1/2 lb. sliced provolone

DIRECTIONS

1. Season tomatoes with sea salt and set aside.

2. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, place bacon in an even layer and cook until crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

3. Spread each piece of bread with a thin layer of mayonnaise. Reduce heat to medium. Place bread in cast iron skillet mayonnaise-side down. Top with layers of gruyère on one half of the bread and provolone on the other side. Place sliced tomatoes and bacon on one side of the bread and cover skillet.

4. When the cheese has begun to melt, top the tomatoes and bacon with another bread slice, mayonnaise side up. Flip occasionally until both sides are golden brown. Serve immediately.

Will you be making any of these for national grilled cheese day? Let me know and let me know where you want to travel to eat some of the best grilled cheese in the world!

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